City Press Winning Women

Mamokgethi Phakeng | 'I'm cemented in the work, not in fighting for the seat'

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In the final episode of the Winning Women series for this year, City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka speaks to University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng about some of the challenges she's faced since taking up the position in 2018, as well as how she's doing her best to transform the university into a space where everyone feels welcome.
10 Dec 2020 English South Africa Society & Culture · News

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